This week on Worth It or Woke: Entertainment News, James Carrick dives headfirst into the swirling chaos of Hollywood with an episode packed full of fire, sarcasm, and unfiltered commentary. The biggest story? HBO has officially revealed the cast for its upcoming Harry Potter reboot—and let’s just say, some of these casting choices have fans crying foul while others are crying “representation!” With J.K. Rowling overseeing the project and promising fidelity to the books, can the studio really balance faithful storytelling with “creative” casting? James breaks it down, name by name.
Hollywood’s Gone Mad—But We’re Still Watching
Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps is already stumbling out of the gate, and the movie isn’t even out yet. Stars Vanessa Kirby and Joseph Quinn share their “modern” takes on Sue and Johnny Storm— and let’s just say, the MCU’s gender politics meter just exploded. If you thought The Marvels was a warning shot, this might be a full-blown cannon blast.
Also in the episode:
A Minecraft Movie continues its baffling box office domination while leaving audiences (and theater staff) dazed and confused.
The Last of Us Season 2 drops its first episode, with early signs of another heavy divergence from the beloved game.
Angel Studios smashes records with The King of Kings, proving faith-based films still have a strong following.
A tidal wave of reboots is headed our way: The Goonies, Gremlins, The Bodyguard, and yes—even Beetlejuice. Spoiler alert: none of them sound promising.
Whether you’re a fan of film, streaming, box office trends, or just tired of woke Hollywood nonsense, this episode is for you. Hit play and find out what’s worth it… and what’s woke.
James Carrick
James Carrick is a passionate film enthusiast with a degree in theater and philosophy. James approaches dramatic criticism from a philosophic foundation grounded in aesthetics and ethics, offering insight and analysis that reveals layers of cinematic narrative with a touch of irreverence and a dash of snark.